| Literature DB >> 30408469 |
Merrill H Stewart1, Carl J Lavie2, Sangeeta Shah2, Joseph Englert2, Yvonne Gilliland2, Salima Qamruddin2, Homeyar Dinshaw2, Michael Cash2, Hector Ventura2, Richard Milani2.
Abstract
Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) was one of the earliest studied echocardiographic characteristics of the left ventricle. As the myriad of measurable metrics has multiplied over recent years, this reliable and relevant variable can often be overlooked. In this paper, we discuss appropriate techniques for accurate analysis, underlying pathophysiology, and the contributions from various risk factors. The prognostic implications of LVH on stroke, serious arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac death are reviewed. Finally, we examine the effect of therapy to reduce LVH and the resultant clinical outcomes.Entities:
Keywords: Cardiovascular disease; Echocardiography; Hypertension; Left ventricle; Left ventricular geometry; Left ventricular hypertrophy; Left ventricular mass
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Year: 2018 PMID： 30408469 DOI： 10.1016/j.pcad.2018.11.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Prog Cardiovasc Dis ISSN： 0033-0620 Impact factor: 8.194